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Peer reviewedJohnston, Mark; Weckert, John – Information Technology and Libraries, 1990
Describes the development of an expert system to help in the selection of materials for academic libraries. A model of selection criteria is explained, computerization of the model is discussed, user-defined criteria are considered, and machine learning of rules through the use of algorithms is described. (18 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Algorithms, Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedAllen, Barbara McFadden; Hirshon, Arnold – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Discusses academic library consortia, examines types of consortia, and presents three case histories (OhioLINK, PALCI and CIC). Highlights include economic competition; changes in information access and delivery; growth of information technology; quality improvement; and future strategies, including pricing models for electronic information,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Competition, Consortia
Peer reviewedWalter, Scott – Information Technology and Libraries, 2000
Reports on the success of a pilot program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City library in course-integrated information literacy instruction in the field of medieval studies that stresses critical thinking skills to properly evaluate Web sites. Discusses faculty-librarian collaboration and future collaboration possibilities. (Contains 13…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Critical Thinking, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedMeyer, Richard W. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1993
Offers a model for choosing among CD-ROM, end user access, mediated online searching, or locally mounted files as alternatives for extending online catalogs and replacing printed indexes. Estimates of demand and comparisons of costs made at Trinity and Clemson Universities provide a quantitative framework for selection. (Contains four references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Costs, Databases
